Exam: TOEFL

Definition: The state or condition of being treated unfairly or cruelly, often by those in power, leading to suffering or hardship.

Example: Many people around the world still face oppression due to their beliefs or backgrounds.

Definition: Causing discomfort or hardship; harsh and difficult to endure, often related to unfair treatment or heavy feelings.

Example: The oppressive heat made it hard to concentrate during the meeting.

Definition: In a way that causes discomfort or hardship, often due to harsh conditions or treatment.

Example: The heat was oppressively high, making it difficult to stay outside for long.

Definition: The quality or state of being harsh, cruel, or unjust, often causing discomfort or suffering.

Example: The oppressiveness of the heat made it difficult to concentrate on work.

Definition: A person or group that treats others in a cruel or unfair way, often by using power or authority to control them.

Example: The oppressor used their power to silence the voices of the people.

Definition: A person who starts to learn or study something later in life, often after having missed the opportunity to do so when younger.

Example: My grandfather is an opsimath; he decided to learn to read and write in his seventies.

Definition: A type of protein or antibody in the blood that helps the immune system recognize and attack foreign cells, like bacteria, by making them easier for immune cells to destroy.

Example: Opsonins play a crucial role in the immune response by marking pathogens for destruction.

Definition: To make certain cells, like bacteria, easier for the immune system to recognize and destroy.

Example: The vaccine helps to opsonize the bacteria, making it easier for the body to fight off infections.

Definition: To make a choice or decision about something.

Example: She decided to opt for the vegetarian meal instead of the meat dish.

Definition: Relating to a grammatical mood that expresses a wish or desire.

Example: In some languages, the optative mood is used to convey hopes or wishes.

Definition: A form of a verb that expresses a wish or desire.

Example: In some languages, the optative mood is used to express hopes or wishes.